HKSAR Government welcomes Central Government's decision to hold APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 in Hong Kong
China will be the host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2026. The Central Government announced today (December 12) that the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting (FMM) 2026 will be held in Hong Kong in October 2026.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, said, "Our country will be the host of APEC 2026, and the APEC FMM 2026 will be held for the first time in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in October 2026. The HKSAR Government will spare no effort in making comprehensive and meticulous preparations to support our country in successfully hosting APEC 2026. We are grateful for the Central Government's trust and support. The HKSAR Government will leverage Hong Kong's experience and strengths as an international financial centre to ensure the successful organisation of the FMM in Hong Kong. Hong Kong will also seize this opportunity to deepen international exchanges and co-operation, better integrating into and serving the overall national development."
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, said, "Under the 'one country, two systems' principle, with the staunch support of our country, the role of Hong Kong as an international financial centre has continued to develop, with its status steadily reinforced and elevated. We are truly grateful to our country for choosing to host the FMM in Hong Kong. This not only allows us to showcase Hong Kong's comprehensive development in the economic, financial and social dimensions to participating economies and the international community but also helps deepen our collaboration with other APEC member economies, thereby fully demonstrating Hong Kong's role as a 'super connector'."
China, as the host of APEC 2026, will be responsible for preparing for and chairing the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, as well as a series of ministerial and other meetings next year. The FMM will be hosted by the Ministry of Finance and will be held in Hong Kong under the arrangements and organisation of the HKSAR Government. The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury will lead a dedicated task force for co-ordinating relevant planning and preparatory work.
Heads of finance departments of APEC member economies and representatives of relevant international organisations will gather in Hong Kong for this meeting. This will allow them to experience the unique charm of Hong Kong as an international metropolis, as well as Hong Kong's advantages of enjoying strong support of the motherland while being closely connected to the world, thereby helping to tell good stories of the country and Hong Kong.
